Colorado Fish Report
We have a ton of snow, and runoff is here
Arkansas River
by Duranglers Crew
5-4-2023
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ANIMAS RIVER AT DURANGO, CO
- Water Temp: 44.42 ° F
- Flow: 2920 ft³/s
- Water Level: 4.84 ft
Rising/Falling
Rising
Fishing Conditions
We have a ton of snow, and runoff is here. The Animas will be friendlier to rafters than fly anglers for a bit.
Streamers and big nymphs will be your friend should you fish.
Patterns/Bug
Big water attractors: Prince nymphs and variants 10-14, Orange Crush 12-16, Egg and SJ worm patterns, Pat’s Rubberlegs and stonefly nymphs 4-8, Cranefly Larva 6-10, Caddis Pupa: Barr’s Graphic Caddis 12-14, TBH Jig Caddis 14, Prarie Dog Pupa 14-16. Olive, Black, White Streamers: GD Sculpin Snack, Sculpinator, Sparkle Minnow, Barr’s Meat Whistle, Skully Bugger, Cheech Leech, Flugenzombie.
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